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ITEM #16 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: David R. Zamora, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Submittal of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects to the County of San Bernardino for Eligibility and Qualification Review for Funding from Fiscal Year 2006-2007 DATE: November 29, 2005 BACKGROUND: The San Bernardino County Department of Community Development and Housing (CD&H) is now accepting Project Proposal Applications for funding consideration from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Completed applications must be submitted to ECD no later than December 15, 2005. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: Each Year, the City of Colton cooperates with the County ECD Department to apply and receive federal CDBG funds. As part of the process, cooperating cities are required to submit proposed projects to the County for eligibility and qualification review. A list of the proposed projects that will be sent to the County is attached. Upon completion of the County's review, all eligible proposals will be returned to the City for final funding prioritization by the City Council at one of their meetings in February, 2006. Consistent with prior years, the Community Development Department sponsored a community meeting on November 29, 2005 to provide participation by very low and low income persons and to receive input on housing and community development needs. ALTERNATIVES: The County CD&H Department has indicated that project proposal applications must be submitted by no later than December 15, 2005, in order to meet their schedule for the 2006-2007 CDBG application process. Submittal of projects at a later date may delay the receipt of federal funds to implement proposed projects. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The CDBG Program is operated on a reimbursement basis. The City will be required to expend funds up front, however, the City will be reimbursed 100% for all eligible project costs. Staff was informed by ECD that the City's CDBG allocation will be close to the current year amount, which is $518,000.